CCS to put M1 mobile data customers in pole position at Singapore Grand Prix
M1 Limited (M1) has selected CCS’ Metnet backhaul system to meet the high mobile data demand at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix this weekend.
Point-of-care ultrasound helps enhance maternity services in Africa
A unique collaboration between the charity Health Improvement Project Zanzibar (HIPZ) and the Zanzibar government has seen point-of-care ultrasound systems introduced into the country’s hospitals, helping to improve maternity services.
Cambridge & district pubs feature in the 2017 'Good Beer Guide'
The 44th edition of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide, released today (Thursday), features 4,500 of the best real ale pubs from across the UK. Of the 26 entries from the Cambridge and district CAMRA branch’s area, there are 14 city pubs and 12 rural ones.
East of England ranks top three in UK innovation: R&D Tax Credit claims increase by 13%
The East of England is one of the leading regions in the country in promoting innovation in the UK economy, according to tax experts at KPMG. The announcement comes as HMRC publishes its latest statistics on claims for R&D incentives by businesses, which are designed to encourage investment in innovation through cash credits or by reducing a company’s tax bill.
IT Governance launches news series of Certified EU GDPR training courses in Manchester, UK
The leading expert in cyber security and data protection, IT Governance, is pleased to launch a new series of Certified EU General Data Protection Regulation Foundation and Practitioner training courses in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Thales cloud key management honoured at 2016 Golden Bridge Awards
Thales, leader in critical information systems, cyber security and data protection, is the Gold Winner of the Golden Bridge Award for Cloud Authentication Innovations for its bring your own key (BYOK) technology.
Gaia results revealed – first data release from the most detailed map ever made of the sky
The first results from the Gaia satellite, which is completing an unprecedented census of more than one billion stars in the Milky Way, have been released to astronomers and the public.
Last call for teams - Cambridge biz charity 5-a-side tournament in aid of Street Child United
Last call for teams! Calling all footballers in Cambridge companies! "Suits in Boots" sees the Cambridge business community take to the football field in support of street children across the globe. Founding host La Playa is seeking teams from Cambridge firms to join the “World Cup” 5-a-side tournament to support Street Child United. Men’s and women’s teams welcome.
Collaboration accelerates single cell genomics research
TTP Labtech Ltd, a global leader in the design and development of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, and the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego), have announced that their collaboration has resulted in a new workflow for single cell sequencing, which reduces the cost of sample preparation by 90%.
EU-US Privacy Shield – one month on
Not so long ago...in October 2015, the European Court of Justice held that the Safe Harbour framework (which had facilitated data transfers for the last 15 years) was contrary to EU privacy law. Consequently, Safe Harbour can no longer be relied upon to ensure the safe transfer of personal data from the EU to the US, warns Razia Begum of Taylor Vinters.
IT Governance launches partnership programme to extend offer of cyber security solutions
IT Governance, the global provider of cyber security management expertise, is pleased to announce the launch of its new partnership programme to expand distribution of information and cyber security solutions to organisations worldwide.
The real ticking time bomb in our schools
Tricia Kelleher, principal of the Stephen Perse Foundation, argues we should be focusing on teacher recruitment and retention, rather than grammar schools.
Points of View: Bankers Investment Trust
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on Bankers, an £830m investment trust that aims to maximise capital growth and income in excess of inflation (RPI) by investing in a diversified portfolio of global equities.
Huge £114million research investment announced for Cambridge
Cambridge is set to get a huge £114m from the Government to make world-first medical breakthroughs, as part of a record package of research funding announced today by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
Corvus Device Limited joins Cambridge Network
Corvus Device Limited specialises in consultancy to those navigating their way with drug delivery devices and combination products.
Boost for life sciences as next phase of Cambridge Biomedical Campus gets planning approval
Over 3,500 new jobs will be created and 75,000 sqm of research and development and clinical space will be delivered at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus after proposals from joint developers Liberty Property Trust and Countryside were approved by Cambridge City Council.
East Anglia’s ‘Best Employers’ to be crowned at innovative workplace culture conference
The Best Employers Eastern Region 2016 Awards conference will take place on Thursday 6 October at Hengrave Hall in Bury St Edmunds, celebrating the region’s best places to work and featuring guest speakers from high profile organisations discussing leadership, culture and its impact on business performance.
CTBO appoints Technical Director
CTBO is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Watson as Technical Director.
The secrets of effective sales leadership
Sales leadership is not the same as sales management, says Dr Javier Marcos, Senior Faculty in Management Practice and Director of Executive Education Custom Programmes at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Low IQ poor readers face similar difficulties to dyslexics
New research shows that poor reading skills among young children, regardless of whether they have dyslexia or low IQ and poor reading, are related to difficulties with the auditory processing of rhythm, although these difficulties are experienced in different ways.
TTP Labtech introduces sol-R microplates to enhance performance of laser scanning cytometers
TTP Labtech Ltd, a global leader in the design and development of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, today announced the commercial launch of its sol-R™ microplates. The new sol-R consumables range is designed to amplify the productivity gains delivered by laser-scanning fluorescence cytometers by enabling users to deliver reliable decision making data faster.
Ashtons Legal appoints new head of Corporate and Commercial in Cambridge
Ashtons is delighted to announce that Associate Matthew Downing has moved from the firm’s Norwich office, where he has been working for the past three years, to head up Ashtons’ Corporate and Commercial team in Cambridge.
Redgate plans Open House evening
OTB Events are partnering with Redgate Software to host the first ever Redgate Open House evening. Come along to find out more about Redgate and what their development teams have been up to so far this year.
Ashtons Legal appoints new Associates
Ashtons Legal is delighted to announce the appointment of eight new Associates from within the firm.
Cambridge Network peer groups underline importance of learning from like-minded people
Peer groups organised by Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration are going from strength to strength, as local businesses discover the value of learning with and from like-minded people. Their success highlights the continuing growth and dynamism of the Cambridge cluster, with companies increasingly investing in learning & development to help people reach their full potential.